Overview of the 2018 LA Auto Show

The 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show is upon us. With more than 60 AutoMobility LA planned vehicle debuts, there is bound to be something to appeal to just about everyone who arrives at the Los Angeles Convention Center from November 30 to December 9 on the public days of the show.

The 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show is upon us. The AutoMobility LA, which runs from November 30 to December 9 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, will feature more than 60 new vehicles. We will bring you all the latest news from the biggest names in the automobile.

While auto shows often tend to focus on just one class of vehicles – think of the SUVs at the Chicago Auto Show or exotic vehicles in Geneva – the Los Angeles Auto Show seems devoid of theme this year. But, as we learned from Seinfeld, the lack of action center can still be very entertaining. This year's show promises to be one of the most important of all times thanks to an exceptionally high number of high power starts in all classes. From the highly anticipated Jeep Gladiator pickup truck based in Wrangler to the upcoming Kia Soul, to the Porsche 911 and the all-new Hyundai Palisade SUV, there's something for everyone.

Take a look at our summary of the beginnings provided below to find out what you stand for at the event. For even more detailed coverage, be sure to visit our Los Angeles Auto Show 2018 homepage – it will keep you up to date with the latest news and the best news, even if you can not go in the living room.

Audi

The production version of the Audi E-Tron GT will not turn around before the 2021 model year, but the German luxury car manufacturer wants to boost our enthusiasm for its four-door sports electric car introducing the concept version at this year 's auto show.

Sharing the foundations with the Porsche Taycan, this model will contribute to Audi's goal of offering twenty or so electrified models for sale by 2025. Learn more about the E-Tron GT here.

BMW

BMW has a long list of debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the most important of which is the M340i xDrive. BMW gave us a glimpse of the 330i at the Geneva Motor Show. Even our man Steven Ewing had the chance to take the wheel of the new generation 330i G20. These debuts in Los Angeles will show us the most aggressive version (so far) of the next Series 3, which is expected to generate 369 horsepower from its six-cylinder in-line supercharged. From the glimpses we see, it will inevitably look interesting, with its more aggressive exterior and interior.

BMW will also have the new 8 Series Convertible at hand with the Concept Vision iNext and their full-size X7 full-size SUV, which you can Learn more about here.

Bentley

Earlier this year we enjoyed our time across the Austrian Alps with the Bentley Continental GT 2019. And how could you not like a luxury coupe of more than 200,000 dollars at the hour, with a speed of 207 km / h, with a power of 626 horsepower and a couple of 664 pound-feet? One possibility is that you do not like the coupes, but Bentley brings a possible solution to this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, the Bentley Continental GT Convertible.

Like the coupe, it will use the Volkswagen Group's MSB platform, which also underpins the Porsche Panamera. We expect him to follow in the footsteps of the old Continental Convertible using a cloth tray instead of a foldable metal unit.

We also expect it to be a bit heavier and more expensive than the coupe, but that should not deter buyers from becoming the most popular Bentley of all time. The luxury builder has sold nearly 70,000 Continental since the launch of the car in 2003.

Byton

We had a first glimpse of what this new electricity brand was able to do in January at CES with the introduction of the Byton M-Byte SUV. At CES Asia in June, Byton introduced us to K-Byte sedan, we then announced that this Chinese startup would consist of a range of three cars built from the same platform. Byton is to unveil something at this year's auto show, and it will likely be the third vehicle to complete the trifecta.

Decree

Fiat's subcompact 500X crossover SUV Available in North America since 2016, the product has not caught fire yet. For 2019, an updated model debuts with a retouched appearance, a new engine, a standard all-wheel drive and a greatly simplified model range.

The engine compartment underwent a slight downsizing, with the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine or the 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine replaced by a single 1.3-liter turbo unit. Despite the reduction in size, the new engine produces much more torque than its predecessors: 210 lb-ft (184 lb-ft in 1.4L or 175 in 2.4L). This should give the impression of being lighter than the model of last year, despite the fact that the power remains modest at 177.

For 2019, the six-speed manual transmission has been reduced to zero, which means it's automatic at nine speeds or nothing. Front-wheel drive configurations have also been discontinued.

On the positive side, a newly updated 7-inch 7-inch Uconnect 4 touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay features, and Adaptive Cruise Control and Front Park Assist are now available. series.

Honda

Honda's passport expired in 2002, but in January the renewal was tough. As we reported last week, it turns out that these rumors were true. In fact, Honda is relaunching its Passport SUV to two medium-sized rows. From what we can say, it seems that it is designed to compete with the Nissan Murano and Ford Edge revitalized. It means that it will fall between the compact CR-V and the average size, three rows Pilot in the Honda SUV lineup.

The key information we have at this stage is that it will be revealed on November 27 and that it will be built in the United States. Go here for more details.

Hyundai

Hyundai launches Palisade 2020, a new mid-sized three-row crossover. This is not the first time that Hyundai is trying to use a three-row SUV. You may remember that the short-lived Veracruz met this requirement, followed by Santa Fe, a more successful trio, and its recently renamed twin, the Santa Fe XL.

Hyundai recently told Roadshow As the mid-size SUV segment moves approximately 1.5 million units per year in North America, it will be interesting to see how many of these sales the Palisade will record when it reaches dealers next summer.

Jeep

For Jeep fans, 2018 will be a memorable year at the LA Auto Show thanks to the launch of the Gladiator 2020. Jeep has not offered any pick-up in its lineup since the MJ Comanche pick-up based in Cherokee from the late 80s and early 90s.

It's easy to write the Gladiator as a Wrangler with a platform, but when it hits the market, according to leaked screenshots of the Jeep Gladiator Forum that have been entered on the FCA media site , the mid-size pickup truck will offer the segment's best towing services (7,600 pounds) and 1,600-pound payloads while offering diesel power in addition to the standard 3.6-liter V6 that can be combined to a six-speed manual transmission.

Other amenities and capabilities derived from Wrangler should be transferred to the Gladiator, such as the folding windshield with removable hardtop, a folding hood, as well as the ability to cross 30 inches of water.

Kia

The debut of the third generation Kia Soul will spark enthusiasm at this year's LA Auto Show. Last week, we were hit with a teaser, while confirming the many powertrain choices of the upcoming crossover. The most fashionable among them is the Soul EV powered by battery. Unfortunately, it seems that it will still be limited to sales in specific markets, just like the current version.

Kia will also showcase her three-row, eight-passenger Telluride SUV as a full-fledged production. We first envisioned Telluride in conceptual form in January 2016. Since then, Kia has brought new concepts focused on production. New York Fashion Week in September and the SEMA Show end of October. It is likely that the final production version running in V6 will look a lot like these more recent concepts. Kia Telluride 2020 is expected to land at dealerships in the first half of 2019.

Lexus

The Lexus LX 570 Toyota Land Cruiser is old. During his 11 years on the market, he did his best to compete with Joan Rivers by undergoing three transformations. Rather than bringing a welcome overhaul to the Los Angeles Auto Show, Lexus is only showing the 2019 LX with a new set of appearances called the Inspiration Series. In a nutshell, you're dealing with an ordinary LX 570, but "murdered", as the kids say, with 21-inch blackened wheels and a black grille, as well as several other dark elements to fix the ominous counters. The Inspiration Series also installs price alarms with its MSRP of $ 100,420, but this is due to many built-in features.

Only 500 units of the LX Inspiration Series will be manufactured, so place your orders now. As long as you're there, you can Learn more about this special SUV here.

Lincoln

First shown in conceptual form last March At the New York International Auto Show, the Lincoln Aviator was the star of the ball with its stunning look and cutting-edge features. It is now time for the production version to debut in Los Angeles and you will be happy to know that it is scheduled to receive many features presented for the first time on the concept. That means rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, a twin-turbo V6 engine and optional plug-in hybrid propulsion.

We find that this three-row SUV is one of Los Angeles' most exciting debuts. There is still a lot to learn about this. The fact that Lincoln used the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for warning tones of the Airman really resonates (pardon the pun) with my inner car nerd. Learn more about this particular feature here.

Mazda

The Mazda3 is about to enter its fourth generation and it will be at this year's Auto Show. Mazda's next sedan and sedan compact should be a model of design, as expected by the Mazda Kai Concept shown at the Tokyo Motor Show from last year.

The new Mazda3 is likely to be just as innovative: we expect the compact to use SkyActiv-X's new line of Smooth Compression Ignition (HCCI) engines, which is expected to deliver 20% better fuel economy than the current trend. car. Learn more about the new Mazda3 here.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz plunges into the most luxurious waters by unveiling the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV in Los Angeles. As we have said in the pastMercedes is never one to stay out of the luxury segment. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS will be on the occasion of the German competition between Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

Expect the GLS Maybach to be a little different from the standard GLS on which it is based. We anticipate that the hyper-luxury SUV will borrow a great deal from Mercedes-Maybach's Vision Ultimate Luxury concept, which dropped earlier this year at AutoChina in Beijing.

Designed to be manufactured next to the existing GLS, this would make it the first Maybach produced in the United States. But the American montage of plutocratic models is nothing new: Rolls-Royce built cars in Springfield, Massachusetts, from 1920 to the Great Depression.

Learn more about what to expect from the next Mercedes-Maybach GLS hereand keep your eyes open for the Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro. It's a crazier version of the AMG GT R already certifiable and you can read more about it here.

mini

Since the arrival of the first Mini in 1959, the brand was no stranger to special editions. Yet another will make its North American premiere at the LA 2019 Auto Show. The John Cooper Works Mini Edition Knights takes a banal John Cooper Works hardtop and covers it with a brilliant armor theme black and silver.

But your eyes are not the only elements invited to the party. The Knights Edition also includes a John Cooper Works Variable Exhaust that allows you to drive furtively or signal to the world that you have a character under the hood. Learn more about the John Cooper Works Knights Edition right here. Also at the show, Mini will present the Countryman Yin Yang edition for sale next month, as well as the Star and Orange Clubman editions of John Cooper Works, which are currently on sale.

Nissan

Nissan is updating its "four – door sports car" for the 2019 model year and you will have the chance to see it refreshed at the show this year. In addition to previewing the appearance of the front of the new Maxima and confirming that it will go on sale in December, we know few details. If you want to dig a little more, however, we have those additional details for you here.

Nissan must also reveal a refreshed Murano in Los Angeles. We will remain vigilant for more information as new things come up.

Polaris

Polaris debuts with its Slingshot updated this year in Los Angeles, but that's just about all we know until the sheet comes out of its refreshing and incongruous sidewalls. The current Slingshot is already a pleasure to drive (at least for me) with two tires in the front dedicated to steering and a single propulsion system for the treatment of rear wheels driven by the belt. I am convinced that the fun nature of Slingshot will only be magnified by this imminent update.

Porsche

Southern California has long been Porsche's most important market, so it's fitting that the sports car maker should choose LA to unveil the next generation of its most prestigious model, the 911. Even though the 911 of the 992 generation has not yet been revealed, we already have a good idea of ​​its looks thanks to an assortment of teasers Porsche released earlier this month. As you can imagine, the redesign of the car will rely heavily on evolution rather than the revolutionary.

Rivian

Color us intrigued by the start-up of the electric vehicle that Rivian put in the boxes for Los Angeles. The Michigan-based company will launch its R1T pickup truck and its R1S SUV, its first models. We have already been treated to a psychedelic teaser of the pick-up, but apart from the claims of a range of more than 400 miles and a time of 0 to 60 seconds in less than three seconds, we know little.

At the time of production, Rivian is committed to building its vehicles in the former Mitsubishi plant of Normal, in Illinois.

Subaru

I have just returned from my first try with the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, which will make its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show before hitting the dealerships before the end of the year. Subaru tried a Crosstrek hybrid a few years ago, but it was a miss. The news is now a plug-in that borrows its hybrid technology from Toyota and, therefore, is much more convincing this time around. In fact, I think the Hybrid is the best Crosstrek in the lineup.

Learn more about this by reading my first reader review here.

Toyota

This year is a terrific year for Toyota at the Los Angeles Auto Show, with two major novelties coming to fruition in the form of the updated Toyota Prius (which should be equipped with all-wheel drive to curb the defectors SUVs) and the Corolla 2020. sedan, which wins a hybrid variant for the first time in the United States. Less significant versions will include the TRD versions of the Avalon and Camry.

We already have a lot of information about the TRD Avalon and Camry as good as Corolla Hybrid, Corolla Sedan and Prius, then click on these links and digest them.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen has a show guarantee on its stand at LA this year with the Id. Buzz Cargo, the utility version of the passenger van that debuted last year. In addition to the looks that require you to be happy, the I.D. Buzz Cargo offers a passenger compartment with three seating positions as well as an electric driving range approaching 350 miles.

We have a ton of additional information on the I.D. Buzz van, that you can check here.

Volvo

Volvo brings what is likely to be a game changer for autonomous mobility. This disruptor is called the 360c concept, a driverless car designed to leave the sensor hardware cartridges for a smoother and less autonomous appearance (that is, more attractive). Other than that, Volvo does not plan to exhibit other series cars.

Our editor, Tim Stevens, recently touched on the 360c. You can Learn more about this innovative machine here.